If you live on or near a nesting beach and your lights are visible from the beach and/or the water,
PLEASE turn off your lights at 9pm and close your drapes.  It's the law!

Why is lighting so important?


​Lights Out for Sea Turtles! 🐢🌙
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For millions of years, hatchlings have followed the natural light of the moon to find the ocean. Now, artificial lights near beaches can confuse them—leading them away from the water and into danger.
Bright lights deter nesting females and disorient baby turtles, often causing them to die from predators, dehydration, or traffic.
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You can help:
Turn off or shield beachfront lights, close your curtains, and use turtle-friendly lighting.

Together, we can guide them home.

Photo 1 - Recently installed turtle friendly street light in Key West, FL
Photo 2 - Two hatchlings caught in a fence after a disorientation event due to improper lighting.